Stories by Katie Sweeney

Katie Sweeney is Forbes Travel Guide’s San Francisco correspondent and also covers wine country and golf. An editor with almost two decades of experience, Sweeney has starred in cooking videos, interviewed celebrities and written thousands of digital stories and hundreds of print articles for publications like San Francisco Magazine, MyDomaine and PopSugar.

After attending UC Berkeley, she lived in Southern Spain for two years and became fluent in Spanish.

Events, Hotels

8 Spots To Travel To In June
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

June 1, 2015

From China’s Dragon Boat festival to a Canadian food and wine celebration, these are the top trips to take this month.

5 Breathtaking Alfresco Restaurants Around San Francisco
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

May 21, 2015

The flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer, which means the timing couldn’t be better for outdoor dining around the city.

Destinations, Hotels

3 New San Francisco Hotels Worth Checking Into
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

May 5, 2015

Looking for a hip and interesting place to stay on a trip to The City by the Bay? Here are three new places for you to consider.

Events, Hotels

Learning The Art Of Watchmaking With Audemars Piguet In San Francisco
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

May 5, 2015

The Swiss watchmaker hosts a unique educational experience for timepiece aficionados at The St. Regis San Francisco.

Destinations, Restaurants

An Inside Look Behind Union Square’s Culinary Transformation
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

April 27, 2015

What was once an epicurean no-man’s land is now a thriving foodie central that attracts even the most skeptical of natives.

Drinks, Food and Wine

5 Cool Places For Beer In San Francisco
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

April 2, 2015

Whether you’re looking for local ale or an assortment of imported saisons, there’s no shortage of brew-centric bars and restaurants in town.

Destinations, Food and Wine

5 Places To Sample San Francisco’s Artisan Explosion
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

March 26, 2015

Meet modern corner stores and food communities that are changing the way the Bay Area eats.

Drinks, Tours

Take A Bubbly Tour Around Wine Country
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

January 26, 2015

New Year’s celebrations are long over, but it’s always a good time for champagne — especially in Sonoma and Napa.

Holidays, Hotels

7 Stunning Christmas Trees That Will Brighten Up Your Holidays
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

December 24, 2014

If you’re traveling this season, pop into one of these hotels simply to see the impressive decorative arrangements.

Food and Wine, Restaurants

5 Tasty Places For Artisanal Pasta In San Francisco
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

November 17, 2014

In the colder months, there’s nothing like a comforting bowl of carbonara or lemon fettuccine. Here’s where to get it around town.

Destinations, Interviews

Mapping Out The Perfect Wine Country Weekend
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

October 30, 2014

Wondering what to do and where to taste? Here, Meadowood’s director of wine and cuisine shares his insider’s guide to the valley.

Cars, Tours

How To Road Trip Through San Francisco Like A Local
By Correspondent Katie Sweeney

September 22, 2014

Take this luxury vehicle on the ultimate test drive — across the Golden Gate Bridge, into the Marin Headlands, and back again.